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English (fluent), French (conversational), German (fluent), Italian (fluent)

Private tour of artisans and workshops in Florence

Florence tradition in terms of articraft is rich and dates back to centuries ago! This is the right tour if you want to see some of the most hidden areas of Florence and discover its traditions, its people, its most authentic products out of the usual touristy paths. The popular arts in Florence have always been related to textile industriy and manual skills, so you will have the opportunity to visit a workshop of a goldsmith which produces hand made jewels since more than hundreds years, then we will focus on another of the oldest arts in Florence: the Florentine mosaic. Leather is a must in Florence so we will have the chance to visit the Leather school byt the Church of Santa Croce. Another important activity in Florence, with all these museums, is restoration and gilding: we will learn the secrets of this difficult and old art visiting one of the popular workshop of the city. Many other options are possible, I will customize your own itinerary!

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This walking tour introduces you to the world of Florence's artisans: goldsmiths, fine leather craftsmen, wood carvers, marble paper makers are just some of the workshops that we will visit.

On this fascinating tour you can watch the artisans at work and have new insight into the creative process.